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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672, 23,513.25 and 10,427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672, 23,513.25 and 10,427.69 is: 15,645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672 : 23,513.25 = 10,427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672/23,513.25 = 10,427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672x = 23,513.25 × 10,427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672x = 245,188,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,188,764.33/15,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.02

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